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Dec 2, 2023

Jets Hand Chiefs First Shutout Loss in Franchise History

Dec. 2, 1963 - The New York Jets accomplished something yesterday before 18,124 chilled fans at the Polo Grounds that no other team had...

Dec 2, 2023

President Johnson Reinforces Commitment to Predecessor’s Civil Rights Program

Dec. 2, 1963 - President Johnson reinforced today his commitment to President Kennedy’s civil rights program. After meeting with...

Dec 2, 2023

Pats Top Bills at Freezing Fenway Park

Dec. 2, 1963 - Babe Parilli, taunted by a chant that he be removed from the game, accounted for two third-quarter touchdowns yesterday as...

Dec 1, 2023

Chargers Hand Oilers their First Shutout Loss

Dec. 1, 1963 - Keith Lincoln and Paul Lowe exploited a weak Houston Oiler rushing defense to pace the San Diego Chargers to a 27-0...

Dec 1, 2023

Giants Come Back to Beat Cowboys at Cotton Bowl

Dec. 1, 1963 - A disorganized Giant team, outscored four touchdowns to two in the first half at the Cotton Bowl today, came back to beat...

Dec 1, 2023

Colts Down Redskins at D.C. Stadium

Dec. 1, 1963 - Johnny Unitas used the screen pass and his own running to break up a close game with 17 points in the final quarter as the...

Dec 1, 2023

Bears Come Back to Tie Vikings at Wrigley

Dec. 1, 1963 - Bill Wade’s 8-yard touchdown pass to Joe Marconi after the inspired Minnesota Vikings had fumbled away an apparent victory...

Dec 1, 2023

Actress Strangled in Hollywood

Dec. 1, 1963 - A strangler killed Karyn Kupcinet, 22-year-old actress, a surgeon reported after an autopsy today. Her nude body was found...

Dec 1, 2023

South Vietnamese Troops Routed in Viet Cong Offensive

Dec. 1, 1963 - A handful of South Vietnamese held an outpost for six hours against an onslaught by a battalion of heavily armed Communist...

Dec 1, 2023

Oswald Described by Acquaintances as Anti-Social

Dec. 1, 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald was a “loner” who did not have friends in the Marines, a Milwaukee man who served with him said today....

Nov 30, 2023

Jets Draft Defensemen

Nov. 30, 1963 - The New York Jets concentrated on defense today in the American Football League draft with coach Weeb Ewbank making five...

Nov 30, 2023

Senators Acquire Reliever Marshall Bridges from Yankees

Nov. 30, 1963 - The Washington Senators today acquired left-handed relief pitcher Marshall Bridges (pictured) from the New York Yankees...

Nov 30, 2023

Oswald’s Psychiatric History Detailed

Nov. 30, 1963 - Lee Harvey Oswald (pictured at the Bronx Zoo in 1953), accused assassin of President Kennedy, underwent a court-ordered...

Nov 30, 2023

Alfred Hitchcock Casts Tippie Hedren in “Marnie”

Nov. 30, 1963 - Alfred Hitchcock, who appears to be concentrating on ladies in quandaries, especially Tippi Hedren, the blonde model he...

Nov 30, 2023

Sir Winston Churchill Celebrates 89th Birthday

Nov. 30, 1963 - Britons paid homage to Sir Winston Churchill today on his 89th birthday. Sir Winston stood at the window of his London...

Nov 30, 2023

Soviet Union Turns Over Files on Oswald

Nov. 30, 1963 - The Soviet Union, in an unusual demonstration of cooperation, turned over to the State Department today documents it...

Nov 29, 2023

Royals Top Knicks as Lucas Breaks His Own Record

Nov. 29, 1963 - Jerry Lucas is playing his own game of “can you top this?” He put on another record-shattering rebound show tonight,...

Nov 29, 2023

🚨President Creates Special Commission to Investigate Kennedy Assassination

Nov. 29, 1963 - President Johnson created a special commission tonight to investigate the assassination of President Kennedy. He...

Nov 29, 2023

Gary Peters Named A.L. Rookie of the Year

Nov. 29, 1963 - Gary Peters, the young southpaw pitcher of the Chicago White Sox, today was named the American League’s rookie of the...

Nov 29, 2023

Elevator Man Headed for Extinction

Nov. 29, 1963 - Though he helped lift New York to its greatest height, the elevator man is now being replaced by the electronic button...